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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1916 E WILLARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace the existing with the same type: Ductless mini-split system - 1 outdoor and 4 indoor units, 30,000 BTU, no new ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 |
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| 808 E RUSSELL ST |
| EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel |
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| JACK EDMONDSON, INC. |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2133 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 748 KINGSTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 748 KINGSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. Dining Room and Back Bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3132 TILTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3361 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3343 RAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | ANDRE OMAR FREELY | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3211 RORER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1840 E LIPPINCOTT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3213 RORER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2802 BOUDINOT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the side of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3235 ALMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacing all the damaged wires in the basement throughout lights, outlets and smoke detectors, installation of the new panel and new circuit breakers as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3536 BRADDOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITED IN THE BASE | — | David Marchorro Ramos | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3162 CHATHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2071 E VICTORIA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 537 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4" Water Service Curb to Meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3118 MERCER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 60K BTU gas furnace, 2.5 ton AC, and 10 diffusers | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3321 D ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1844 E CLEMENTINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2550 E MONMOUTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition of a detached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | PASP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1926 E THAYER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2321 E CAMBRIA ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewire complete 2 story 30 space panel, 100 amp. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 517 E HILTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2063 E CAMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Tony Harper | 19134 |